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  1. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I posted on this very topic November 2009 in this same thread... scan through the posts to check it

  2. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    At the moment, I happen to know that the NICU (and PICU) are having staffing issues because of the hospital's acuity and general census. We NEED nurses... sure, a new nurse would have to be oriented,...

  3. Best Pain Chart Ever!!

    Scooby484k replied to Quark09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know! It's really great, I sent it to all my nursing friends. I love her

  4. Calling All Philly CRNAs!

    Scooby484k posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, (FYI: I live in Center City, Philadelphia.) So I've been doing some hard thinking on going back to school to be a CRNA... I love everything I've heard/read and seen about it, but I'm still...

  5. Philadelphia CRNAs - Questions on financial aid

    Scooby484k posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all, (This is a re-post from the Pennsylvania section) (FYI: I live in Center City, Philadelphia.) So I've been doing some hard thinking on going back to school to be a CRNA... I love everything...

  6. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sorry... for some reason I thought you mentioned that you'd moved TO center city FROM Roxborough... my bad. Good

  7. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm excited to report that I've recently accepted a position at CHOP :monkeydance:, but now I have to manage the move from North Carolina soon after the New Year. I'm a single gal with a...

  8. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Depends on where you live....I'm all about the buses. I take the 42 bus on Walnut to CHOP - it runs roughly every 10 minutes and drops you off right in front of the entrance (nice on rainy days!)....

  9. Anyone else with PICU orientation woes...?

    Scooby484k posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm posting because I've become rather frustrated with my PICU orientation experience thus far (interestingly enough, in a hospital where they talk about how great the orientation program is). I love...

  10. EVD cultures: What do you practice in your setting? Help! Need info!

    Scooby484k replied to SBlackburn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    This may not exactly be what you're asking, but..... At our hospital, only neurosurgery docs are allowed to collect specimens. We can change the EVD bags with sterile technique, but that is the limit....

  11. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm feeling particularly chatty after today's shift (don't know how, I worked my butt off today and am about 10 minutes away from passing out... maybe I'm giddy?). So I figured I'd post another one...

  12. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey there, What unit are you applying to work in? I'm currently working in the PICU, so the strengths managers are looking for might be a bit different from another unit. Basically, be sure to come...

  13. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

    Scooby484k replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    (Totally off topic, not a CRNA, buuuuut....) I would agree -- I'm in the ICU, and I completely understand the stress level you are experiencing. I came from an accelerated BSN program, and for a new...

  14. Why so Interested????

    Scooby484k replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    NRSNFL, great response! I'm in total agreement with you, also considering jumping onto the anesthesia wagon at some point. I'm in an ICU, a bit sick of all the paperwork/double-documenting and...

  15. Precepting in the PICU

    Scooby484k replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    PS - you can get the book I mentioned for around $65 on Amazon, probably cheaper if you go to Half.com or get it used somewhere.... good

  16. Precepting in the PICU

    Scooby484k replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Congrats! I'm a relatively new grad who also spent some nursing school time in the PICU (and now I work in one). When I was there, I found this book helpful (albeit a bit thick): Core Curriculum for...

  17. Working as a GN or wait????????

    Scooby484k replied to spunkyheather's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there, I did my nursing BSN out-of-state, so when I came to PA I started work as a GN before taking my boards a couple weeks ago. I would say that in an ideal situation, you would take your boards...

  18. Best scrubs shops in Philly....?

    Scooby484k posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anyone know some decent scrub shops in Philly (the Center City area, in particular)? I'm new to the area and I start work soon -- and I cringe when I think of wearing my nursing school uniform scrubs...

  19. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thanks for all of your replies -- I ended up taking a place in CC near the Society Hill area. Finding a pet-friendly apartment was almost a nightmare (I called around...

  20. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, I'll be graduating in a couple of weeks (so, BRAND new nurse). I found that nurse recruiters were very nice, but also extremely difficult to get a hold of by phone. I played phone tag over a...

  21. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    Scooby484k replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks everyone... good tips so far. I've been to Philly pretty frequently to visit, so I know the atmosphere (and Center City seems pretty safe to me for the most part, although you meet all sorts...

  22. new grad licensing requirements in PA

    Scooby484k posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'll be graduating from a BSN program in North Carolina in December, and I'm planning on moving to Philadelphia for employment (fingers crossed, it's in the works as I write this!). I'm...

  23. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just heard back from the nurse recruiter today, and she's forwarding my resume to the nurse manager to see if I can get an interview... (!!!) :monkeydance: I should hear back within a week... Does...

  24. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Scooby484k replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm applying to CHOP as well, and I heard back from the recruiter last week. Apparently it's hard to get in touch with them, though, as I've found and many of you have mentioned. I'd be curious to...